EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels
July 14 - August 8, 2008
Co-administered by:
The European Union Center of Excellence of the University of Washington, the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the Institute for European Studies of the Free University of Brussels.
Download the 2008 program brochure
Click here to view the 2008 program slide show
The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels is offered with the generous support of the Delegation of the European Union Commission to the USA
The EU Studies Summer Program in Brussels offers US students the opportunity to study the emergence of a united Europe in its dynamic heart. Running from July 14 to August 8, the program will consist of two courses plus an EU simulation for a total of 12 quarter credits (or 8 semester credits). The Program is co-administred by the European Commission-sponsored EU Center of Excellence at the University of Washington (Seattle), the European Union Center of Excellence at the University of Wisconsin (Madison), and is hosted by the Universite' Libre de Bruxelles (ULB). The four-week program features lectures and seminars by leading experts on the EU from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as site visits to major EU institutions and organizations involved in European integration. In addition, the program is supplemented by cultural and social events in and around the city, as well as a field trip to Luxembourg. Brussels' central location allows students to easily explore the area's rich history and culture at their own pace. The city is famous for its excellent dining, and the program will include two special group dinners. Field trip costs and a monthly Brussels transit pass will be provided to each student.. Discover the new Europe through the EU Studies Program in Brussels!
Class of 2008
Click here to view pictures from the 2006 Brussels program
Quotes from students on the 2006 and 2007 programs:
"Fun intensive and informative" - "The program was truly an incredible opportunity to learn more about the EU in depth" - "It was a great program, I learned a lot" - "Fantastic opportunity to come to Europe and learn about the EU from inside-out" - "Excellent" - "Walks on water" " I felt very honored to discuss with policy makers and parliament members about complex issues like integration" - "One of the most memorable experiences"
Current Students
Students who are currently on the Brussels Summer Program can click here for course information including syllabi and readings.
Courses & Program
The program includes two courses: "Current EU Policy Debates" taught by Dr. Nils Ringe (Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison http://polisci.wisc.edu/users/ringe); "EU Institutions : Views from inside the Brussels Complex" taught by Dr. Peter Hobbing (former Principal Administrator, European Commission). In addition, students will participate in a European Union simulation. One special feature is that students planning to write a senior thesis related to the EU at their home institutions may opt for a "senior thesis track" in the "Current EU Policy Debates" course. If they do so, they will spend much of the month doing directed research in Brussels and completing a thesis prospectus. The two courses are 5 credits each and the EU simulation is 2 credits. Students will be awarded 12 UW credits upon successful completion of the program.
Facilities and Housing
Courses will be held at the Institute for European Studies on the ULB campus. Students will have access to the ULB library and other campus facilities, and will be housed in either single rooms in one of the ULB dorms (contingent upon availability), or in private apartments. The dorms feature shared kitchen areas and are convenient to transportation and the Institute. For the 2008 program, ULB dorm rooms are priced at 280 euros per person ($410) per month. Housing costs are not included in the program fee. For the 2006 and the 2007 programs, students
received $500 in grants to help for housing and transportation costs.
Similar funding will be available on a competitive basis to applicants for the 2008 program.
Eligibility
The program is open to all upper level undergraduate students with an interest in the European Union enrolled in degree programs at US universities. Applicants should submit a program application form, an official university transcript, a two-page statement of purpose, and 2 letters of recommendation to the EU Center by February 22th, 2008. Letters of recommendation may be received up to a week after the deadline. The center may conduct interviews as part of the selections process and will notify all candidates of the program's decisions in writing.
Program Costs
The program fee is $2350. The program fee includes instructional costs, program trips & events. The program fee does not include airfare, housing, meals, textbooks, personal expenses or the fees charged by IPE: $200 for UW students or $400 for non-UW students.
Financial aid & grants
Nearly $10,000 in grant funding is available on a competitive basis to students on this program. UW students can apply for the quarterly International Programs & Exchanges (IPE) scholarship. Non-UW students may also qualify for funding from their home institution.
Program payment schedule:
Signed program payment contract, and $350 non-refundable deposit due March 14th.
Withdrawal deadline, April 17th.
$500 payment due April 18th.
Program fee balance $1500, plus $200 IPE Fee, and $200 non-UW student fee (for non-UW students only) due July 11th.
Total fees due for UW students: $2550
Total fees due for non-UW students: $2750
The EU Center of Excellence reserves the right to modify the program fee based upon dollar devaluation or severe cost inflation.
Withdrawal Policy
Click here to view detailed refund policies and emergency withdrawal forms and procedures. Sudents withdrawing from the program must submit a withdrawal form to both the EU Center and the International Programs and Exchanges (IPE).
Students withdrawing from the program by April 17 will be responsible solely for the non-refundable $350 deposit. Students withdrawing on or after April 18 will be responsible for the following percentages of the total program fee:
If withdarwing on or after April 18th: 25% of total program fee.
If withdarwing on or after May 14th: 50% of total program fee.
If withdrawing on or after June 13th: 75% of total program fee.
No refunds will be given after the program starts. All fees are paid to the University of Washington's Student Fiscal Services office: http://www.washington.edu/students/sfs/.
Program Enrollment
Students in this program will be concurrently enrolled at the UW and will maintain financial and scholarship eligibility. Student must enroll in all three courses in order to meet concurrent enrollment requirements. Credits will be recorded on students' UW transcripts and may be applicable to graduation requirements. All Seattle-area students must attend a pre-departure orientation; non-Seattle students must email outbound@fiuts.org for orientation information and materials.
For full policy details contact the IPE office at:
Phone: (206) 221-4404
Email: ipe@u.washington.edu
Web: http://ipe.washington.edu
Questions regarding the program can be directed to Mark Di Virgilio, Exchange Program Coordinator at euc@u.washington.edu.
Course Information
Applications and Program Correspondence should be addressed to:
Mark Di Virgilio
University of Washington
European Union Center of Excellence
Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
120 Thomson Hall
Box 353650
Seattle WA, 98195
Phone: (206) 616-2415
Fax: (206) 616-2462
Email: euc@u.washington.edu
Copies of the program brochure can be requested from the center of downloaded as a PDF file.
Click here for a Brussels "filed manual"
Click here to see a map of Brussels containing placemarks showing the exact location for the IEE, the ULB dorms, EU Institutions and more.
